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Leighton Fire Dept. struggles to keep up with demand
To the editor: As we wrap up the third quarter of 2024, the Leighton Township Fire Department again has seen a spike in emergency incidents due to rapid growth in…
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Warehouse planned for odd-shaped parcel
The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a site plan request from Trygon Investment Fund, paving the way for establishment of an industrial warehouse at 1135 133rd Ave. The…
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WHS marching band earns best rating at festival
The Wayland High School marching band earned a Division 1 (excellent) rating Tuesday evening. The local ensemble, under the direction of Kelly Tilley Smith, and Martin's band, led by director…
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Martin girls, WHS guys 2nd in Wayland Invite
Sophomore Veyda Conley did not manage to run a 5K race in less than 20 minutes again, but she still finished third Tuesday in the Wayland Invitational. Conley crossed the…
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Two killed in crash with semi-truck hauling milk
Two people were killed Tuesday evening when their car was struck by a semi-truck near on 134th Avenue in Monterey Township Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies said the car was traveling…
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Dense apartment complex to replace empty Cars2Go?
This was the scene of the razing of the former Cars2Go buildings at the corner of Reno Drive and West Superior Street in 2017. It was an empty parking lot…
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The King and I: Camping season winding down
by Phyllis McCrossin Another week has flown by. There is not much to write about when time marches on and the routine remains the same. I added some Halloween decorations…
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City of Wayland leaf pickup begins Monday, Oct. 21
Deputy City Clerk Joyce Jenkins (left) administers the oath of office to the City of Wayland's newest police officer, Shelby Booth. The City of Wayland’s annual leaf pickup will commence…
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Labradoodle therapy dog works in middle school
"Dunkin" is a therapy dog working at Wayland Union Middle School this fall. He is a 2-year-old Labradoodle, who has been certified through West Michigan Therapy Dogs. He spends his…
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Consume this no bake fresh peach dessert quickly
by Kathy Hamman Miller Crust Ingredients: 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup melted butter 1/3 cup powdered sugar Crust Directions: Melt the butter in your 10 inch pie or…